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'Breathwork improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety - now I'm teaching others how to benefit as a coach in the Black Country'

Breathing seems like something we do unconsciously - but paying attention to how we breathe can have many benefits.

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Features|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: 'Breathwork improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety - now I'm teaching others how to benefit as a coach in the Black Country'
Supporting image for story: Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us
Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us
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Weekend|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
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Features|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
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Business|Dec 20, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
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Features|Dec 13, 2025
Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
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Weekend|Nov 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
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Entertainment|Nov 22, 2025

More Weekend stories

Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
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Features|Nov 8, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
Features|Nov 1, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
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Weekend|Oct 25, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
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Features|Oct 25, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
'Clay is therapy' - We meet the owner of a Staffordshire pottery studio who teaches workshops and paint-a-pot sessions
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Features|Oct 18, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
'I'm a sleep consultant from Brierley Hill and I offer solutions to help tired parents and children'
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Features|Oct 11, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
'It’s the gift of music and passing it on' - We meet a musical couple who sell instruments and offer lessons at their shop in Pelsall
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Entertainment|Oct 4, 2025
Supporting image for story: "I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"
"I loved learning calligraphy so much, I now teach others at workshops in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge"
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Entertainment|Sep 20, 2025
Supporting image for story: We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
We visit a cosy and friendly Stourbridge tea room where the owner bakes cakes, scones, brownies and blondies from scratch
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Features|Sep 13, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping
'A seaside shop in the middle of Halesowen': We visit the independent gift store which offers so much more than shopping
Weekend|Sep 6, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Who has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives and why?
Who has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives and why?
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Robert Jenrick’s political reinvention leads him to Reform
Robert Jenrick’s political reinvention leads him to Reform
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Cancellation of MP’s visit to Bristol school ‘unacceptable’, says Phillipson
Cancellation of MP’s visit to Bristol school ‘unacceptable’, says Phillipson
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: ‘Grey area between ages of 10 and 14’ in terms of criminal responsibility
‘Grey area between ages of 10 and 14’ in terms of criminal responsibility
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Tribunal nurse Sandie Peggie ‘has been through hell’, Kemi Badenoch says
Tribunal nurse Sandie Peggie ‘has been through hell’, Kemi Badenoch says
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former senior police officer aiming for meteoric rise to UUP leader
Former senior police officer aiming for meteoric rise to UUP leader
UK News|2 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Man, 83, convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was scamming him
Man, 83, convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was scamming him
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iran protests ease after week-long crackdown and internet outage
Iran protests ease after week-long crackdown and internet outage
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in Nasa’s first medical evacuation
Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in Nasa’s first medical evacuation
World News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Israel to honour Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
Israel to honour Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
World News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iran closes airspace to commercial aircraft for hours amid tensions with US
Iran closes airspace to commercial aircraft for hours amid tensions with US
World News|17 hours ago
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